Basic Information

Reference Number

0000103386

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto Mississauga

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UTMBIO20180711

Title

Fast Galvo-resonance Scanning Two Photon Imaging Microscope

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.833659.C82942

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2018/08/11

Description

Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto Mississauga

Address:
University of Toronto
Procurement Services
215 Huron St, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A2

Description:
This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by the Biology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga (“UTM”) on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Proponents to submit Proposals for the Provision of a fast Galvo-resonance Scanning Two Photon Imaging Microscope, as further described in Part 2 – The Deliverables (the “Deliverables”).

Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the tender documents at: https://www.merx.com/

Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested suppliers may submit a response.

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.

Submission Details:
Suppliers shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/14989

Submission Deadline:
See Closing Date below.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable.

Conditions for Participation :
Available within the tender document.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:
1.            Appendix B – Submission Form
2.            Appendix C – Rate Bid Form
3.            Appendix D – Reference Form
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.

Scored Submission Requirements:

Experience and Qualifications [15 Points]
Specifications [30 Points]
Delivery, Installation and Training [5 Points]
Warranty, After-sales Service and Support [10 Points]
Overall Enhancements, Value Added Service [5 Points]
Pricing (Breakdown below) [35 Points]
1. Part A: Required Hardware [24 Points]
2. Part B: Optional Items [11 Points]

Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.

This procurement is covered by:
• Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
• Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement :
The Successful Proponent will be requested to enter into negotiations for an Agreement with the University for the provision of the Deliverables in the form attached as Appendix A to the RFP. It is the University’s intention to enter into an Agreement with only one (1) legal entity. The University intends to award a Contract for a one-time purchase of a Fast Galvo-resonance Scanning Two Photon Imaging Microscope however the University may enter into a service agreement with the successful proponent (please see appendix E). It is anticipated that the agreement will be executed on or around late August 2018.

Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.

Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto may identify one or more suppliers with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.

Electronic Auction:
The process does not involve an electronic auction.

Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the tender document, which contains the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2018/07/11 12:00:00 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2018/07/19 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2018/07/27 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Procurement UTM

905-301-8257

procurement.utm@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents must upload all Requested Documents to: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/16126

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